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We cater for athletes of all ages, from under 10 to over 70, and covers the whole spectrum of athletics, including track and field athletics, road and cross country running, and fell running.
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| 18 August 2013 |
You could say that the 2012 London Paralympics inspired me, James Finlay. Maybe I could have a talent? And now it turns out that the road to the Paralympics in Rio in Brazil in 2016 could be a real possibility for me.
I joined Lancaster & Morecambe Athletic Club in October last year. I have joined other clubs in the past and never really felt that I fitted in. Event at school I was stopped from doing certain sports but LMAC have made me feel very welcome and I am proud to represent them around the country as their first disabled athlete.
Being 26 years old, I through I might have missed my prime but throwers can compete well into their late 30s. Having a form of cerebral palsy has now had advantages rather than disadvantages. Half way through this season, I have already won gold and silver medals at the Irish National Championships in June in discus (gold) and shot put (silver) and hope for more as the season progresses.
I am now number 1 in the country in my class F35 and about 8th in the world. This is great but also presents a challenge. I can’t be complacent and I now have to work as hard as everyone else if I want to wear GB team colours – aiming first at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year.
It goes without saying that having the support of my Club, and the funding I received to travel to Eire has beencrucial and much appreciated. All the coaches have given up their spare time, and thanks need to go especially to Richard Hannam (throws coach) and Eddy Pike who has helped me with my strength and conditioning. Most of what I’ve achieved so far wouldn’t have been possible without their help and dedication.
If anyone with a similar disability is reading this and would like to get involved in sport, I would really recommend it. They should look at the website for CP Sport England - www.cpsport.org . This is a charity which can help people with disabilities to get involved in sport at any level.
Anyone wanting to contact James can send him messages through the LMAC email: info@lancasterathletics.co.uk
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| 05 November 2013 |
My name is Freya Burgess and I am 10years old. I joined Lancaster and Morecambe club last year after being inspired by sports people like: Jessica Ennis, Paula Radcliffe and Usain Bolt.
My favourte things about the club are I’ve made lots of new friends, leant new skills and I get to enter competitions to win medals.
I've joined sportshall again this year. This is like indoor athletics, some of the activities we do include; speed bounce, javelin and many more.
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We all work as a team and support each other no matter what happens.
Last year my friend Amy and I were proud to be chosen to represent Lancashire in the semi finals at Manchester. We didn't win but we had an amazing day.
WE HOPE TO WIN THIS YEAR.
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